Belgium: Plum And Sloe Market 2024

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Belgium

In 2022, the Belgian plum and sloe market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Belgium

In value terms, plum and sloe production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average plum and sloe yield in Belgium expanded modestly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The plum and sloe yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Belgium was estimated at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Belgium

Plum and sloe exports from Belgium stood at X tons in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Luxembourg (X tons) were the main destinations of plum and sloe exports from Belgium, together accounting for X% of total exports. France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Russia ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for plum and sloe exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. France and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2022, plum and sloe imports into Belgium shrank slightly to X tons, waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of plum and sloe imports to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest plum and sloe suppliers to Belgium were Spain ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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